World Formula 2 Championship European Formula 4s Championship

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1 U.I.M. F2 World Powerboat Championships STOCKHOLM GRAND PRIX June 16 17, 2012 The Royal Motorboat Club Powerboat section (KMKR) welcomes you all to World Formula 2 Championship European Formula 4s Championship Organiser Place The Royal Motorboat Club Racing section (KMKR) Anders Bjurman, President Riddarfjarden, Stockholm city center Date June 15-17, 2012

2 Race Officials U.I.M. Sports Commissioner: U.I.M. Technical Commissioner: Officer of the day: Jury Chairman: Race secretary: Rescue Team: Official Timekeeper: Organizing Committee: Gordon Sutherland Arthur Moster Pelle Larsson Per Benson Maud Rudefors SVERA Rescue Portuguese Time keeping Anders Bjurman, Pelle Larsson, Anders Stark. Classes and rules 1. U.I.M. Formula 2 Catamarans with power units conforming to SST 120 and SST 200 regulations. All boats must be equipped according to UIM Blue Pages F2 rules as per the 2012 UIM Rulebook. U.I.M. rules (Blue and White Pages) and the advance program. 2. UIM Formula 4s UIM Formula 4s boats conforming to UIM 540 rules, all in accordance with the white pages of the UIM rulebook. 3. The organizers and race officials retain the right to announce additional rules and regulations specifically for the race mentioned in this advance program. These rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the U.I.M. and shall be equally mandatory as any other rules and regulations of these races. Drivers shall be informed about these additional rules and regulations by the race officials during the official drivers briefings. Official language of the event: English Participation in the Stockholm GP Drivers will be admitted to the races only after providing the following - Official letter of Start Approval from their National Authority, - Measurement Certificate, International License, Personal Insurance - Immersion test certificate - Acknowledgement anti doping rules. - For Formula 2 pilots: UIM F2 Superlicence Entries Should be sent before June 4 to: [email protected] Swedish Powerboat Association, SVERA, Marbackagatan 19, Farsta, Sweden There is no entry fee. Insurance In Sweden all drivers must provide a liability and accident insurance document. The liability insurance must cover minimum SEK for bodily injury and SEK material damage. The accident insurance must cover all hospital expenses. Drivers who cannot present such insurance must buy this from the race organiser. The cost for such insurance is 500 SEK/55 EUR per driver.

3 Course The course is a 4-pin course, one lap is m, F2 will have a race of approximatly 35 laps. F4s will race four heats with 10 laps each. The course will be in accordance with the UIM Water registration. The course is designed for 20 Formula boats. Time Schedule (provisional) Friday June 15: Registration and Scrutineering Saturday June 16: Drivers briefing F2 will have free practise, Time trials and SpeedRecord/Match Race F4s will have free practise, time trials and 1 st heat Sunday June 17: Drivers meeting F4s will have free practise and three racing heat F2 will have free practise and a 35 lap Grand Prix race At registration all drivers will get an updated Time Schedule Fuel Aspen alkyalt, environmental friendly fuel Apen + (98 octane) will be for sale in the pits. For further fuel specification have a look at it s homepage: Price for a 25 ltr can will be 50 Euro. Fuel will be checked and tested during the event by Scrutineer according to the U.I.M. rules. Start The start will be dead engine start from a jetty as per UIM Rules white and blue pages. The start will be signaled with lights. Buoys Any driver damaging or breaking a buoy (including anchor and weight parts) shall be subject to a 200 EUR penalty payable immediately to the race secretary. Should the responsible driver fail to pay the penalty fees of buoy infringement then he/she is prohibited from participating the following events of the Time Schedule. Once payments are made, the driver is allowed to rejoin the events of the Time Schedule. Results and protests Results will be published on designated board in the PIT area. Any protests must be given to the race secretary in English according to the UIM rule 403. Protest fee is 80 EUR (or 750 SEK) and it is payable at the time of submission of the protest. International jury Participation in the international shall be subject to the official mandate from the National Federation. All members of the international jury shall present their credentials to the race secretary before drivers meeting. Prizes First three places of the Grand Prix s will be awarded with cups and prizes. All drivers and teams of each event must attend the Prize giving ceremony after the finish of the final Grand Prix races as per the Time Schedule. Everyone must attend the Prize giving ceremony in their team s uniform.

4 Pit Area The Pits are located in the center of the historical old Stockholm city. You have to be careful of the environment. No nails or bolts are allowed to penetrate the sealed surface, to fix your tent or similar. Penalty Euro. Noise and environment Driver of every boat is responsible that the engine does not exceed noise levels at all times as specified in UIM rule 504. Utmost care must be taken to avoid spilling fuel or oil. To ensure this, an absorbent carpet shall be used (UIM rule 703). Every member of each team is responsible to take care of the environment around their tents, boats, and equipment. Infringement of these environmental-protective rules will result a fine of 200 EUR. Publicity The organiser reserves the right to add advertising on the racing boats with a size of up to 50 x 20 cm, UIM Alcohol and drugs Drivers and mechanics should follow the rule No of the UIM Rule Book concerning alcohol and drugs. Random tests may be carried-out at any time during the event. HOTEL: Hotel Hilton, Slussen, Stockholm Hilton hotel is located with a 5 min walk from the pits. From the hotel you also have a view over the race course. For further information and reservation, follow this link: Additional rules The organizer reserves the right to make any changes in the rules and regulations of this competition. All changes will be published in writing and announce during the drivers briefings. Organizer invites the participants to use their national flags and team forms. By signing the entry form participant accepts the rules and regulations of this advance program, organizer instructions and U.I.M. rules. Organizers in no way shall have any responsibility towards the drivers, mechanics, or other participants of the event for any material damages incurred during or in connection with the event. Boat drivers and other participants acknowledge that they are fully aware of risks associated with participation in the races and shall take part in the races at their own risk. The Local Organizer provides stickers of Local Sponsors of the event which should be attached onto both sponsors of each participating boat as mandatory regulation of the Local Organizer. Contact info Event info: Anders Bjurman, mob: , [email protected] Racing info OOD: Pelle Larsson mob: , [email protected] SVERA, Swedish Powerboat Association: , [email protected]

5 U.I.M. F2 World Powerboat Championship & U.I.M. F4s European Championship Stockholm GP 2012 ENTRY FORM DRIVER Family name First name Date of birth Place of birth... Blood group. Country Address . Phone. Fax.. International license # Issued by... Date of Issue: Racing class:.. Racing no:.. BOAT Hull manufacturer.. Engine make. Race # Year of Make.. I hereby confirm that the information contained herein is correct. I will conform to the rules and regulations of the U.I.M., National Authority and Local Organizer. I assure that all members of my teams, its sponsors, and other such acquainted persons will be governed by the same rules as previously expressed. By signing this Entry Form, the driver confirms that participation in the above mentioned events for him/her and any other person connected or being the member of his/her team is under their own risk and responsibility. Signature & Date APPROVED BY THE DRIVER S NATIONAL AUTHORITY! Entries Should be sent before June 4 to: [email protected], SVERA, Marbackagatan 19, S Farsta Sweden